1. He didn't want to make a decision on the ________ of the moment.

2. The company's new project is still in its ________.

3. He was ________ the belief that he had a valid visa.

4. The business has been in the ________ for three consecutive years.

5. The two rivals were at each other’s ________ during the debate.

6. I’m afraid that your request is out of the ________.

7. His name has been under a ________ since the financial scandal.

8. The historic building is currently under ________.

9. The workers decided to go on ________ for better pay.

10. We need to get the project off the ________ by next month.

11. She was at her ________ end trying to solve the puzzle.

12. The thief was caught in the ________ of stealing a car.

13. The manager has been on the ________ since the meeting started.

14. This old regulation is no longer in ________.

15. The athlete is in top ________ for the upcoming Olympics.

16. You are required to pay the outstanding bill in ________.

17. The two countries are finally in ________ over the border.

18. He took the blame for the error of his own ________.

19. The children were on their best ________ during the visit.

20. She was at a ________ for words when she saw the gift.

21. The antique car was sold ________ is.

22. He is in the ________ for the position of director.

23. The city is in the ________ of a severe flu epidemic.

24. They worked around the ________ to finish the project.

25. I was under the ________ that you were coming with us.